SK Hynix in Early Talks With Intel to Manufacture Memory Chips in US

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South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is reportedly in discussions with Intel about producing memory chips on US soil. The talks are at an early stage, with no agreements or formal arrangements confirmed so far. SK Hynix clarified to TechCrunch that no plans have been finalized. The potential partnership would align with broader industry efforts to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity within the United States.

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